R657-37-1. Purpose and Authority

  (1) Under authority of Section 23-23-3, this rule provides the standards and procedures applicable to Cooperative Wildlife Management Units organized for the hunting of big game or turkey.

  (2) Cooperative Wildlife Management Units are established to:

  (a) increase wildlife resources;

  (b) provide income to landowners;

  (c) provide the general public access to private and public lands for hunting big game or turkey within a Cooperative Wildlife Management Unit;

  (d) create satisfying hunting opportunities;

  (e) provide adequate protection to landowners who open their lands for hunting; and

  (f) provide landowners an incentive to manage lands to protect and sustain wildlife habitat and benefit wildlife.